Page 59 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
Non-BJP CMs may meet in Mumbai over political situation: Sena's Sanjay Raut
He said various issues including unemployment, inflation, the 'misuse' of Central probe agencies, attempts to create communal discord etc will be discussed in the upcoming meeting
 "Non-BJP CMs may meet in Mumbai over political situation: Sena's Sanjay Raut")
TMC steamrolls to a massive first win in Asansol, snatches Ballygunge
The TMC bagged 56.62 per cent of the votes polled, while the BJP got 30.46 per cent votes. The by-poll saw a huge swing of 21 per cent votes in favour of the TMC from the saffron camp's kitty
 "TMC steamrolls to a massive first win in Asansol, snatches Ballygunge")
Mamata's Trinamool, Congress, Lalu's party win bypolls as BJP draws a blank
In West Bengal, movie actor-turned politician Shatrughan Sinha of the TMC defeated BJP's Agnimitra Paul by 3,03,209 votes in Asansol
 "Mamata's Trinamool, Congress, Lalu's party win bypolls as BJP draws a blank")
PM Modi's silence on communal violence shocking: Opposition joint statement
This silence is an eloquent testimony to the fact that such private armed mobs enjoy the luxury of official patronage," they said in the joint statement
 "PM Modi's silence on communal violence shocking: Opposition joint statement")
Trinamool set to win assembly and Lok Sabha by-polls, Shatrughan leads
In Asansol former Union minister and popular veteran Bollywood star Shatrughan Sinha is leading by garnering a massive 6,26,511 votes against BJP's Agnimitra Paul's 3,44,573 votes as at 2.30 pm
 "Trinamool set to win assembly and Lok Sabha by-polls, Shatrughan leads")
Not all states are so financially weak that they can't announce freebies
However some such as Punjab and West Bengal are not on sound financial ground
 "Not all states are so financially weak that they can't announce freebies")
Bengal govt to spend Rs 300 cr on skywalk near Kalighat Temple: Mamata
She said the hawkers would be moved to Hazra Park for the time being, and brought back to the Kalighat Temple area once construction is complete
 "Bengal govt to spend Rs 300 cr on skywalk near Kalighat Temple: Mamata")
Dhankhar seeks meeting with Mamata to discuss law & order issues
In the past, there have been several instances of feud between the Governor and the state government over the former's frequent Twitter messages criticising the Trinamool rule in Bengal
 "Dhankhar seeks meeting with Mamata to discuss law & order issues")
Nadia rape case: NCW chairperson slams Bengal CM Mamata over her remark
"Her (WB CM Mamata Banerjee's) statement over the incident is very unfortunate. Being a woman, she should understand the pain of another woman. She pointed fingers at the victim, it was wrong,"
 "Nadia rape case: NCW chairperson slams Bengal CM Mamata over her remark")
After rocky tenure, Shree Cement hands over sporting rights to East Bengal
Confirming the development, Shree Cement Ltd CEO Col Shibaji Samaddar told PTI: 'Yes, Shree Cement has moved out of East Bengal after two seasons'
 "After rocky tenure, Shree Cement hands over sporting rights to East Bengal")
Condemn policy of isolating industrialists in India: Mamata Banerjee
She said corporates should be allowed to invest in the country for its sound economic health
 "Condemn policy of isolating industrialists in India: Mamata Banerjee")
'Govt should use CBI, ED to curb hoarding, not against political opponents'
Criticising the Centre, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee said govt should use central probe agencies like CBI and ED to control inflation and check hoarding, instead of using them against political opponents
 "'Govt should use CBI, ED to curb hoarding, not against political opponents'")
A policy should be made to control price hike, says Mamata Banerjee
Accusing the Centre of not doing anything to control price rise of fuel and other essential commodities, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee insisted that a policy should be made to arrest the hike
Mamata pans Centre for hike in commodity prices, demands all-party meet
West Bengal CM Banerjee flayed the BJP-led central government for "skyrocketing" prices of commodities, and urged it to call an all-party meeting to find solutions to ongoing economic problems.
 "Mamata pans Centre for hike in commodity prices, demands all-party meet")
Guv sitting on files related to key appointments: Mamata Banerjee
She also said the apex court sometimes directs the state government to fill up important vacancies, but with Dhankhar not clearing files, the appointments are stuck
Amid fuel price hike, Mamata demands all-party meet to tide over crisis
Centre must convene all-party meeting to find solutions to ongoing economic problems, says West Bengal CM
Mamata may need to conjure up resources to woo big-ticket projects
Investor summits by any state are about intent, big numbers, and tall claims.
 "Mamata may need to conjure up resources to woo big-ticket projects")
Mamata to KCR, Opposition parties are seeking a united stand against BJP
But the Congress' position is unclear
 "Mamata to KCR, Opposition parties are seeking a united stand against BJP")
PM should reveal plans in store for Ukraine-returned students: Mamata
She said that it was the duty of the central government to take "full care of the students"
Mamata writes to non-BJP CMs, oppn leaders; calls for united fight
TMC's Mamata Banerjee has written to all non-BJP chief ministers and opposition parties, calling on all "progressive forces" to come together and put up a united fight against "oppressive BJP regime"